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Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing Goes "Full Throttle" into Rocket League Esports with Launch of Two Professional Teams

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Global esports organization Gen.G and the worlds leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing.

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  • Global esports organization Gen.G and the worlds leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing.
  • Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one mens and one womens.
  • Weve been looking to get into Rocket League since the very start of Gen.Gs entry into North America.
  • The two will also attend live racing and esports events to meet the Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing community and fans.

Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing Goes "Full Throttle" into Rocket League Esports with Launch of Two Professional Teams

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G and the world's leading synthetic motor oil Mobil 1 today announced a joint, first-of-its-kind Rocket League program: Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing. Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one men's and one women's. In addition to the competitive teams, two Rocket League content creators will join the program to elevate the experience for fans on and off the field.

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  • Elevating its existing relationship with Rocket League, Mobil 1 is expanding its partnership with Gen.G to create two Rocket League teams - one men's and one women's.
  • The men's competitive team will compete under "Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing" in the 2022-2023 North American Rocket League Championship Series (NA RLCS), where Mobil 1 has been a sponsor since 2018.
  • "We've been looking to get into Rocket League since the very start of Gen.G's entry into North America.
  • The two will also attend live racing and esports events to meet the Gen.G Mobil 1 Racing community and fans.

Award-Winning PC Peripherals Brand Roccat Extends Partnership With Gen.G Esports’ Korea-Based Overwatch, League of Legends, and PUBG Teams

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Leading gaming audio and accessory provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its award-winning ROCCAT PC gaming peripherals brand has extended its partnership with Gen.G Esports.

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  • Leading gaming audio and accessory provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its award-winning ROCCAT PC gaming peripherals brand has extended its partnership with Gen.G Esports.
  • The updated partnership sees ROCCAT continue as the official PC gaming peripherals partner of Gen.Gs professional League of Legends and PUBG teams based in Korea, as well as their affiliated streamers.
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    Award-Winning PC Peripherals Brand ROCCAT Extends Partnership With Gen.G Esports Korea-Based Overwatch, League Of Legends, and PUBG Teams (Photo: Business Wire)
    Gen.Gs League of Legends and PUBG teams will continue using ROCCATs award-winning PC gaming gear, including the Syn Pro Air premium wireless PC gaming headsets, the fan-favorite and ridiculously responsive Vulcan keyboards, and the lightweight Burst Pro Air gaming mice.
  • Captain of Gen.Gs PUBG team, Na Inonix Hee-joo, added, ROCCAT and Turtle Beach products provide outstanding gaming experiences for esports players.

Gen.G Esports and Sidiz Expands to a Multi-Year Partnership, Covering Korea, US and Vietnam

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) and FURSYS' chair brand Sidiz announced the renewal of a multi-year partnership and expansion of joint marketing activities from Korea to global markets.

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  • Throughout the sponsorship, all Gen.G players will wear their official jerseys with a Sidiz logo patch on them as a reinforcement of shared brand values.
  • In particular, Gen.G and Sidiz will be driving strategic initiatives to activate global esports communities in Korea, the US and Vietnam markets to support the worldwide launch of the product series.
  • "Gen.G's partnership expansion with Sidiz is especially meaningful, given that we have built a strong, long-term relationship despite esports' rapidly shifting market," said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G.
  • "As a key partner, Gen.G has shown outstanding performance in global gaming and esports markets, and strengthened Sidiz's brand value," said Sang-Bae Lee, CEO of Sidiz.

Gen.G And PUMA Expand To Global Jersey & Apparel Partnership

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Friday, July 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and global sports company PUMA today announced a worldwide expansion to the brands' existing partnership in South Korea, as PUMA becomes the official jersey of Gen.G's Global pro teams and creators, including the Gen.G VALORANT players and creators in North America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and global sports company PUMA today announced a worldwide expansion to the brands' existing partnership in South Korea, as PUMA becomes the official jersey of Gen.G's Global pro teams and creators, including the Gen.G VALORANT players and creators in North America.
  • The expansion comes on the heels of the two companies' first collaboration in June 2020 - a jersey launched for Gen.G's winning PUBG and League of Legends teams, both based in Seoul, Korea.
  • In October 2020, PUMA & Gen.G also launched a limited-edition jersey for the 2020 League of Legends World Championship.
  • "Over the last year, Puma has been an incredible brand partner," said Gina Chung Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of Gen.G.

Gen.G + Toyota Announce 10-Day Gaming Stream Virtual Race

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Monday, July 19, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, global esports organization Gen.G and Toyota announced the "Toyota Sedan: Drive Your Game" campaign, a 10-day gaming stream virtual race that will include 9 content creators on three teams.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, global esports organization Gen.G and Toyota announced the "Toyota Sedan: Drive Your Game" campaign, a 10-day gaming stream virtual race that will include 9 content creators on three teams.
  • Teams' progress will be measured by images of Toyota sedans completing laps and earning points at the bottom of each live Twitch stream.
  • Fans can help drive the car forward by sending specially customized Toyota sedan emotes in live chat during the stream.
  • Toyota and Gen.G have previously collaborated for the "Toyota Sienna Dream Builds" Minecraft competition, a week-long event that brought gaming fans, friends, and families together to build their dream rides.

IMG Academy Announces Summer Esports Camp, Powered By Gen.G

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and IMG Academy, the world's most prestigious sports, performance and educational institution, announced a one week VALORANT summer esports camp taking place at IMG Academy headquarters in Bradenton, Fla., on August 15-22, 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G and IMG Academy, the world's most prestigious sports, performance and educational institution, announced a one week VALORANT summer esports camp taking place at IMG Academy headquarters in Bradenton, Fla., on August 15-22, 2021.
  • "With the growing interest in gaming, especially at the high school level, it is natural evolution for IMG Academy to partner with a best-class organization to offer a pioneering performance based esports program," said Taryn Morgan, Vice President of Athletic and Personal Development at IMG Academy.
  • "We are excited to supercharge IMG Academy's groundbreaking experience for high schoolers who love esports," said Chris Park, CEO of Gen.G Esports.
  • "This camp - for which Gen.G will provide financial support to select, qualified students - blends the absolute best in athletic and esports training like never before.

Gen.G Sets Sights On Expanding Global Operations With Key Promotions To C-level Team

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Gen.G Global Academy also formally introduced Guan Wang as President, the first senior product leader from an edtech unicorn chosen to lead a major esports team initiative.

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  • The Gen.G Global Academy also formally introduced Guan Wang as President, the first senior product leader from an edtech unicorn chosen to lead a major esports team initiative.
  • The company sharpened its focus on international education this spring with the launch of the Gen.G Global Academy's first digital learning program designed by Guan Wang.
  • "The diverse talents of our leadership team -- drawing from sports, fashion, and edtech -- will guide Gen.G's open minded commitment to both.
  • Kahlil is passionate about supporting and empowering youth and recently launched a mentorship program for young men, Brotherhood Restored.

Gen.G Opens Application Process For The Second Class Of Its $1 Million Gen.G Foundation Scholarship Pledge

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G today announced the opening of the application process for the second annual Gen.G Foundation scholarship.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global esports organization Gen.G today announced the opening of the application process for the second annual Gen.G Foundation scholarship.
  • The application process will close on May 31, 2021, and the winners will be announced in September 2021.
  • "Investing in this next generation of students and innovators is important to propel change within the industry.
  • "\nGen.G is building a global student gaming community that bridges geography, gender, and access.

Gen.G and Bumble Announce Search for All-Women VALORANT Team, Expanding 'Team Bumble' Partnership

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bumble, the women-first social networking app, and global esports organization, Gen.G, today announced the search for an all-women VALORANT team - expanding their existing 'Team Bumble' partnership.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bumble, the women-first social networking app, and global esports organization, Gen.G, today announced the search for an all-women VALORANT team - expanding their existing 'Team Bumble' partnership.
  • Initially launched in 2019, Gen.G Empowered by Bumble (Team Bumble) established the creation of the first-ever all-women professional Fortnite team and brought the two brands together to empower women in the gaming community.
  • The search for the new team will integrate Madison "Maddiesuun" Man, who is a key player on the Team Bumble Fortnite team, and has been flexing her skills into VALORANT.
  • "It's cool to see that the gaming scene has evolved for women since we launched Team Bumble," said Madison "Maddiesuun" Mann with Gen.G.